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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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